08/11/2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting

The MPSD Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 11, 2026. The board approved a long-term facilities plan that identifies approximately $2.4 million in Fund 46 for potential demolition of Jackson Elementary, based on an estimate from CG Schmidt, and pledges $500,000 toward arts renovations at Lincoln. These are planning allocations, not authorization to begin work; any demolition would require further board approval, and the district is exploring possible uses or sale of Jackson. The board also discussed five proposals for facilities-advisory support, with three firms—Bray, EUA, and a third firm identified unclearly in the transcript as “P”—invited to interviews. Administrators expect to bring a recommendation to the Finance and Facilities Committee in September; no vendor or contract was approved at this meeting.

The board also approved updated extracurricular and athletic stipends, with further review and data collection planned during the school year, and approved joining the Fox Valley Virtual School Consortium. The superintendent reported ongoing advocacy concerning school-voucher costs, including a potential $7 million impact on the district, and the board directed that a possible resolution be developed for Finance Committee consideration. Other approvals included the 2026–27 academic standards and an updated personnel-report layout. No specific contract award or bid approval occurred.